US Bridges

SH48 SEC1 Lm 7.128 over Moro Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI East JCT SH 229 · Structure no. 0000000000M0919

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH48 SEC1 Lm 7.128 over Moro Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH48 SEC1 Lm 7.128 over Moro Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2028. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH48 SEC1 Lm 7.128
CrossesMoro Creek
Location1.8 MI East JCT SH 229
RouteState Highway 48
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.08597, -92.52119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic254 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH48 SEC1 Lm 7.128 over Moro Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH48 SEC1 Lm 7.128 over Moro Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SH48 SEC1 Lm 7.128 over Moro Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH48 SEC1 Lm 7.128 over Moro Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH48 SEC1 Lm 7.128 over Moro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.